French revolution

French Revolution

By gabriela.sotogarc658
  • Hierarchy

    Hierarchy

    The French population was divided into three groups separated to keep the wealthy in power.
  • The Estates General

    The Estates General

    Meet in Versailles. Third Estate is left out because the clergy and nobles team up against them.
  • Tennis Court Oath

    Tennis Court Oath

    Signed by members of the Third Estate.
  • Storming of the Bastille (French Revolution Begins)

    Storming of the Bastille (French Revolution Begins)

    A mob takes the Bastille in Paris.
  • Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen of 178

    Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen of 178

    Set by France's National Constituent Assembly.
  • Women's March

    Women's March

    Thousands of starving women and peasants march on Versailles, forcing King Louis to return to Paris.
  • September Massacres

    September Massacres

    1600 prisoners killed due to speculation that an uprising was planned.
  • Execution of King Louis XVI

    Execution of King Louis XVI

    King of France publicly executed for treason.